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Occupational Therapist
Job Posted: 3 days ago
Salary: £ 30,000 - 32,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: B1, Birmingham, West Midlands (County)
Expire in: 24 days
Job Description
Mental Health Occupational Therapist
£30- 32k + £2400 car allowance
Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours
Home based with travel required
Gray Healthcare are looking to recruit an experienced Mental Health Occupational Therapist to join their growing MDT team. Delivering clinical hours to PWS in the Shrewsbury, Telford Solihull, Worcester, Redditch, Lichfield, Burton on Trent areas.
You will be part of a growing team providing evidence-based assessment and intervention to people with complex needs who are supported to live a meaningful life in their own homes.
Gray Healthcare’s Model is underpinned by Positive Behaviour Support and as such, you will be expected to work collaboratively with all internal and external stakeholders in order to ensure the provision of robust, positive and evidence-based support.
Key Responsibilities of the Mental Health Occupational Therapist:
Completion of holistic Occupational Therapy Assessment using the MOHOST, Screening Tools and Activity Analysis
Setting goals and planning interventions with the people we support and their team.
Delivering creative interventions using evidence-based practices and approaches
Evaluate the efficacy of interventions
Carry a caseload of approximately 15 people.
Assessment and Intervention outcomes need to effectively contribute to MDT discussion with the view to promote collaborative working towards meaningful engagement and improved quality of life.
Will evidence therapeutic input by providing statistics relating to caseload
Manage own time and priorities under the supervision of the clinical lead Occupational Therapist
Act as a specialist clinical resource and demonstrate good leadership skills
Take a solution focussed approach to mitigating risk of occupational deprivation
Facilitating workshops and group discussions using appropriate delivery methods
Work within CQC regulated activities and in line with MCA,
Safeguarding and Code of Conduct policy and procedure
A commitment to undertake continuous training and personal development
The ability to travel and occasional overnight stays (car allowance and expenses paid)
You will be an ambassador for Gray Healthcare
Provide clinical advice, guidance and support.
Work within a team that promotes positive risk taking.
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate clinical care plans and risk assessments.
Coach and guide support staff to provide robust and evidence-based intervention with an emphasis on skill building
Work collaboratively with key stakeholders, the individuals we support and their families.
Promote Co-Production initiatives
Work with individuals and their families.
Essential Knowledge, Skills & Experience of the Mental Health Occupational Therapist:
Degree in Occupational Therapy
HCPC Registered
Evidence of relevant experience relating to Mental Health, Learning Disability, Complex Needs, Autism and / or Acquired Brain Injury
Minimum of 6 months post qualification experience
Good assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation skills.
Evidence of CPD
Experience working with a multi-disciplinary team
Excellent written and verbal communication skills including use of Microsoft word, PowerPoint, excel and outlook.
Ability to demonstrate efficient and effective self-management including use of time, organisation, planning and problem solving, and managing stress of self and clients.
Ability to use own initiative but ask for assistance where appropriate.
Able to use self-reflection to improve clinical skills.
To respond effectively to constructive feedback.
Commitment to continuous professional development.
To be empathetic and passionate in working with clients with complex needs
Access to a car and business insurance
Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
Ability to commit to overnight stays where required.
Desirable Knowledge, Skills & Experience of the Mental Health Occupational Therapist:
A working knowledge of the Positive Behaviour Support Model and how this enhances quality of life
Experience working with the Model of Human Occupation
The ability to work collaboratively with others, this will include the Training Coordinator, Clinical Team, Operations team and Quality team
An understanding of behaviours perceived as challenging and the ability to use this in supporting staff to be solution focussed.
Experience working with electronic care planning programmes
Good administration and organisational skills
Awareness of Sensory Integration
Understanding of CQC regulated activities
Creative mindset
DBS Online
Benefits:
Highly competitive salary
Company pension
Professional development
25 days annual leave· 1-day annual leave increase after 12 months·
Blue light card
About Us
Gray Healthcare is a specialist Health & Social Care provider, supporting people with complex needs, disabilities and long-term conditions looking to step back into the community from in-patient support services. At Gray Healthcare we offer our own dynamic approach to care, enabling people to move back into their own homes – into their own communities – giving them control of their life. We create a bespoke support packages for each individual, with support from our own multi-disciplinary team, adaptable to meet all current and future needsBefore You Apply
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